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Part-time Research Support- Dairy Nutrition

Penn State University
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868, US

Salary

$24,000 - $28,800 per year

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The dairy nutrition research laboratory of Dr. Alex Hristov is seeking an undergraduate student for a part-time research support position.
  • The role involves weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting feed samples, and assisting with research trials, with a preference for candidates with livestock experience.
  • Students will work flexible hours (up to 24 hours per week) and must commit to at least one early morning shift per week at 5 AM.
  • Successful candidates will also assist with lab sample processing and general cleaning duties in the lab and research areas.
  • The position offers a salary of $15 per hour and requires no prior experience, although a detail-oriented and motivated attitude is essential.

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  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The dairy nutrition research laboratory of Dr. Alex Hristov is seeking an undergraduate student to fill a part-time research support position. Duties of this position include weighing cattle refusal feed, collecting feed samples, and assisting graduate students in their research trials with other sample collection (fecals, urine, blood, rumen contents, etc.). Experience with cattle or other livestock is preferred, however not necessary. Students will also be responsible for assisting with sample processing in the lab such as drying samples, grinding samples using a Wiley Mill, weighing samples, and after training, help running various sample analyses. General care and cleaning of the lab and research areas is also expected. Individuals need to be detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently. Hours are flexible (up to 24 hours/week), however students are responsible for at least one early morning refusal shift per week (5 AM) and up to two weekend days per month. Furthermore, sampling can take place at all hours of the day and night and students are expected to assist where possible.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

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